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Welcome to McKinney
The McKinney Convention &
Visitors Bureau is committed
to your success as a meeting
planner. From the very start,
you have all of our resources
at your command. The historic
city of McKinney provides you
with a wide range of meeting facilities, catering
alternatives, local events and group activities, as
well as a beautiful setting for your meeting or
convention.
Whether your group is large or small, the
McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau offers
you the expertise needed in planning your
meeting or event.
Our Meeting Planners Guide allows you to
explore McKinney and form concrete decisions
about meeting, dining and lodging
accommodations, as well as activities and events
for your group’s specific needs. This Meeting
Planners Guide covers topics common to the
meeting and convention business, such as
selecting the most effective meeting room setups, determining appropriate meeting space and
terms ordinarily used in negotiating contracts.
After reviewing this guide, call (888) 649-8499
toll-free or (214) 544-1407 to book your next
event.
About Our City
Settled in 1848,
McKinney, a mere 30
minutes north of Dallas,
is one of the oldest and
most historic cities in
Texas. The people of
McKinney lovingly
embrace the history of what was, until just a few
years ago, still a small town. A tremendous
growth spurt between 2000 and 2006 resulted in
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a nearly 98 percent population explosion,
earning the city the title of “Fastest Growing
City in America” not once but twice. In 2014,
Money Magazine and CNNMoney.com ranked
McKinney as #1 on its Best Places to Live in
America list in 2014. In previous years,
McKinney has ranked #2 (2012), #5 (2010) and
#14 (2008), the only Texas city to rank on four
consecutive lists. And in January 2016, the
census reported McKinney’s population at
roughly 162,000.
While fostering the small town feel and working
to preserve the city’s historic legacy, the people
of McKinney are busy implementing progressive
development in the city, focusing both on
environmental issues and commercial growth.
McKinney offers its visitors a little piece of
Texas history while they enjoy eclectic shopping
and dining opportunities and ample places to
stay from full service hotels to quaint bed and
breakfast inns. Consider McKinney when
planning your next meeting – you’ll be glad you
did!
While in McKinney for your meeting or event,
we invite you and your attendees to spend some
time sampling what McKinney has to offer,
from its eclectic downtown shops and
restaurants to its sports complexes and golf
courses. There is even a Croatian-inspired
village coming to life in the western section of
town. We encourage you to visit McKinney so
you’ll learn first-hand why McKinney prides
itself on being “Unique by Nature.”
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Getting to McKinney
Whether choosing to arrive in McKinney by car, plane
or bus, McKinney is conveniently located only 30
minutes north of Dallas on North Central Expressway
(Hwy. 75), which runs up into the center of the city.
McKinney is easily accessible, too, from U.S.
Highway 380 to the north and Highway121 to the
south.
McKinney
National
Airport
Situated 45 miles northeast of Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport and 30 miles north of Love Field,
McKinney is easily accessible by those flying in on
commercial aircraft. Corporate jets and other smaller
private aircraft can fly directly into McKinney to the
McKinney National Airport that sits on the southeast
end of town. This airport offers 24-hour customs.
McKinney National Airport
McKinney National Airport (TKI) is located in
the rapidly growing North Dallas region at the
confluence of Highways 121, 75 and 380 - just
minutes from downtown Dallas, the Telecom
Corridor and the famous Millennium and
Legacy Business Parks. In fact, 86 percent of the
companies in the Richardson, Plano and Allen
corridor are closer to McKinney than to other
Dallas area airports. Call (972) 562-4214 or
visit www.flymckinney.com.
Driving to McKinney National Airport
From US 75 heading north or south, you’ll take
exit 39, Eldorado Parkway. Drive east on
Eldorado Parkway just 2 miles to the
intersection of Hwy. 5 and McDonald
Street. Eldorado becomes Industrial Blvd. so
continue east on Industrial Blvd. for 1.5 miles
where it ends at the airport. The main Terminal
is located on the left, a white two-story building
with red trim.
From 121 heading northeast, cross over Hwy.
75, past the hospital (red light) and to Hwy. 5
(stay to the left) to Eldorado/Industrial Blvd. At
the red light, make a right onto Industrial (Pecan
Grove Cemetery on the right) and continue for
1.5 miles to the airport, straight ahead.
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Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
Located halfway between the cities of Dallas
and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW International
Airport is the world's third busiest, offering
nearly 1,900 flights per day and serving 60
million passengers a year. Ranked "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction for Large Airports" in
North America by J.D. Power and Associates,
and named as 2006's "Best Airport for Customer
Service in the Americas" by an Airports Council
International survey of passengers, DFW
International Airport provides nonstop service to
135 domestic and 36 international destinations
worldwide. For more information, visit
www.dfwairport.com or call 972-574-8888
Driving from Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport
Take the North exit from DFW Airport and
travel north on Hwy. 121 to U.S. Hwy. 75. Then
drive north on U.S. Hwy. 75 to the McKinney
exits OR take the North exit from DFW Airport
to I-635 East to U.S. Hwy 75 North. Drive north
on U.S. Hwy. 75 to the McKinney exits.
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Welcome to McKinney
Dallas Love Field
Other Transportation Options
The City of Dallas owns and operates Dallas
Love Field, one of the finest general-purpose
airports in the world. The airfield is located
seven miles northwest of the downtown
Dallas.Dallas Love Field provides the best that
can be offered in a convenient, efficient airport,
serving both commercial airline and corporate
user needs. Located in the heart of Dallas, Cedar
Springs at Mockingbird, the airfield is 20
minutes from downtown Dallas. Love Field is
served by Southwest Airlines, Continental
Express and American Airlines/American
Eagle. For more information, visit www.dallaslovefield.com or call 214-670-6073.
Driving from Love Field Airport
Take Mockingbird Lane east to U.S. 75 North.
Drive north on U.S. Hwy. 75 to McKinney.
Driving Distances to McKinney
City
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Tyler, TX
Waco, TX
Wichita Falls, TX
Texarkana, TX/AR
Oklahoma City, OK
Shreveport, LA
Fort Smith, AR
Tulsa, OK
Austin, TX
Houston, TX
Little Rock, AR
San Antonio, TX
Galveston, TX
Amarillo, TX
New Orleans, LA
El Paso, TX
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Mileage
33 miles
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578 miles
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Car Rental
 Avis -3152 N. Central Expwy,. McKinney,
972-542-1168
 Budget Rent A Car - 4691 State Hwy. 121.
The Colony, 972-370-9078
 Enterprise Rent-a-Car – 3800 S. Hwy. 75
Expressway. McKinney, 214-585-0169.
 Enterprise Rent-a-Car -1434 N. Central
Expressway. #100, McKinney, 972-542-8610.
 Hertz - 1500 E. Industrial. 214-544-7379
Limousine Service
 Allen Transportation Services – 972-7470011; www.allenlimo.com
 Crossroads Limousine – 972-569-8900;
www.crossroadslimousine.com
 My McKinney Taxi - (214) 392-1804;
www.mymckinneytaxi.com; or
www.friscotaxi.com
 On-The-Dot Taxi Service – 214-532-2507;
www.onthedottaxi.com
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Welcome to McKinney
McKinney Contact Information
Local Information/Phone Numbers
McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.visitmckinney.com) ................................. 214-544-1407
City of McKinney/City Hall (www.mckinneytexas.org) ....................................................... 972-547-7500
McKinney Chamber of Commerce (www.mckinneychamber.com) ..................................... 972-542-0163
McKinney Community Development Corporation (www.mckinneycdc.org) ........................ 214-544-0296
McKinney Economic Development Corporation (www.mckinneyedc.com) ......................... 972-562-5430
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Administration .................................................................. 972-547-7480
Emergency number .................................................................................................................................911
Fire Department (www.mckinneyfire.org) ........................................................................... 972-547-7650
Police Department (www.mckinneypolice.org) ..................................................................... 972-547-2700
Fire/Police non-emergency number ........................................................................................ 972-547-2700
Medical Center of McKinney (www.medicalcenterofmckinney.com) .................................. 972-569-8000
Baylor Medical Center of McKinney (www.baylorhealth.com/mckinney) ............................ 800-422-9567
Marriage License ................................................................................................................... 972-548-4134
McKinney National Airport (www.flymckinney.com) .......................................................... 972-562-4214
Media, Newspapers, Radio, Television
Community Impact News (communityimpact.com) ............................................................... 682-223-1418
McKinney Courier-Gazette (www.scntx.com) ...................................................................... 972-542-2631
97.5 KLAK-FM (www.975klak.com) ................................................................................... 972-542-9755
McKinney's Weather Averages
Month
Average
Day/Night
Temperatures
Average
Precipitation
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
54/33 F
59/38 F
67/45 F
76/54 F
83/63 F
92/71 F
96/75 F
96/74 F
88/67 F
79/56 F
67/45 F
58/37 F
1.8 in
2.2 in
2.6 in
3.7 in
4.9 in
2.8 in
2.1 in
1.9 in
3 in
3.3 in
2.1 in
1.7 in
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